| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $54.66 | 3.240% | $56.431 | $56.43 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.96 | 12.358% | $272.985 | $272.99 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.60 | 9.205% | $66.1782 | $66.18 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.62 | 13.626% | $71.1526 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.88 | 5.680% | $30.5204 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.81 | 8.538% | $237.492 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.26 | 10.795% | $271.7358 | $271.74 | $271.75 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.79 | $1,006.4950 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.55 | $1,006.50 | |